CardMaker & Impression Obsession Hop


Welcome to the CardMaker/Impression Obsession Blog Hop!

This is the first time I had worked with products from this company and I am now in LOVE!

The versatile Merry Tree die can be used so many ways.


On the all White Metallic card, I used only the sentiment.
(Die cut 3 times, stacked together then adhered to card front).



Always thinking of non-traditional colors, I went with Neon using the complete Merry Christmas die.
Background on card base was airbrushed using the die cut " flourish of the tree" as a mask.


Flowers and tiny leaves were added strategically along the flourishes.

You could also use just the flourishes from this die set throughout the year.


Impression Obsession is giving away (2) $25 gift certificates...woohoo!!!
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Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko:  Radiant Neon inks Blue, Pink, Green. irRESISTible Texture Spray Neon Green, Pink, Yellow. irRESISTible Pico Wedding Dress
Craftwell:  eBrush
Scor-Pal: Scoring board


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67 comments

Pamela Levingston said...

Beautiful Cards. I love seeing how you can use dies multiple ways. Thanks.

Kirk and Melanie said...

LOVE the simple elegance of the white card! TFS!

Kathy Lund said...

I love the all white card. Stunning!

Retta said...

Love these dies! the different ways you used them is great to know!

Brooke said...

Love the elegance of the all-white card and the color palette on the second card is so fun!

sierra said...

Both cards are beautiful, but I especially love that white-on-white ... simple card with a big impact.

wannabcre8tive said...

Gorgeous cards. I especially like the white card. Thank you, for sharing.

Pat said...

love the colors on the second card.

Eileen L. said...

Simple yet elegant. Love white cards.

Barbra said...

First card is like a wedding cake, second like a yummy cupcake! Wonderful!

Jeanne J. said...

Wow! Stunning contrast between your two cards. The first so formal and elegant, and the second, so bright and cheery! Love them both!

Linda said...

I love your white metallic card
I love white on white card

Pattie J. said...

the first one is awesome an so elegant; for those who love the simplicity. the second, is bright and sparkly for those who love the brighter side.....both are gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Love the all white card, elegant and classy!

Unknown said...

Always loved the white on white elegance

Unknown said...

Wonderful! I need that die and all the stamps and dies I have seen along this hop!!!

Corky said...

I have that die! I'll be CASE'ing your card.

AprilsL8 said...

Both of your cards are great!!! Love the neon!

Anne Temple said...

Oh my goodness! I love this shimmery all white Christmas card! Now I want/need that die too :-).

Lorna said...

Love your cards, especially the white one. Very pretty.

Joanne said...

Both cards are so pretty. The white one is so perfectly C&S and says so much with so little, just gorgeous! Great blog hop. Joanne

Imago Dei Creative Designs said...

All I can say is: WOW! Love these cards!

BJ Searcy said...

Gorgeous cards. I love the technique of the first card and using just the Merry Christmas of the die was very creative.

Unknown said...

I need to try the 'stacking' technique...thank you for the reminder!

Unknown said...

Oh Penny, love them both, but that neon one-so cool! :)

Sandra H said...

Adorable are your cards x

lisa808 said...

Pretty cards. The first one is simply elegant and the second one has fun/happy colors.

Kathy Krug said...

Love both cards. The WOW card is so elegant and the other uses such pretty colors.

jc2711 said...

Very elegant!!

Jackie

Juanita B said...

I LOVE the simplicity and beauty of the Merry Christmas. The dimension is amazing! The non-traditional colors are marvelous. You can't go wrong with I.O. products. TFS.

judkajudi said...

Awesome all white card, Penny!! I love stacking the diecut sentiments .. it's hard to enjoy just one layer anymore!! And your neon card ... love it!!

Sandy said...

Oh WOW, these cards are beautiful. I love the simple elegance of the all white card and your other card is so festive.

mbchoj said...

Beautiful cards. I really like the layering.

McStamper said...

Love your ideas. The layering is great.

sharrilou said...

I am totally in love with that white on white card.

Lee Ann said...

Love these cards, simple elegance and I love the bright paint drops around the tree on your second card.
Thanks for sharing :)

Vicki Sopcak said...

I WANT the White on White card!!! It is Gorgeous!!! I like how you stacked the sentiment and made it pop. Great Job!!!

Katia said...

both cards are beautiful, but the first is so elegant, I lvoe it!

Iris said...

Gorgeous cards - love the white on white.
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CraftyPaws said...

Such beautiful elegant cards! I esp. love the triple layered white on white card. TFS Hugs, Kristina

SherylH said...

This is a wonderful die-- love the simplicity and elegance of the white metallic card.

Frann said...

Your first card is simply elegant! The second one is bright and cheery.

Sue D. said...

Your first card is elegant looking and your 2nd card looks very 'cheerful'. Both are quite nice.

dinosaur said...

Awesome die!! I really love the white on white look!

lritchie said...

Love the white on white as well as the non-traditional colors you chose.

Janett said...

WOW, that white card knocked my socks off.

Linda said...

I am loving the white on white cards this year, and you did such a beautiful job.

Anonymous said...

Love the white on white!

Carolyn said...

Your white card is so pretty.

Cindy J. said...

These are so unique and creative! The white and neon, both, are amazing!

Carol said...

Love the white on white, but with metallic it is a winner!
Thank you for sharing.

papierscrapetc said...

Très jolie carte.

Debbie said...

White on white is my favorite. This one is beautiful. I like the tree also. Thanks for sharing.

Sue L. said...

Hands down love yr all white metallic card. So elegant. Thx for the tip of cutting 3x because it does NOT look layers look that.

Antonella said...

Your cards are so different, with the white on white and then the burst of color on your second card. I love them both!
Hugs,
Antonella :-)

Beverly Perdue said...

Both cards are amazing! I love this die and I love how you cut out the Merry Christmas 3 times to create dimension. Thanks for sharing.

KathyA. said...

What delightfully different cards! I especially like the neon one which totally took me by surprise!

Diane said...

Oh yes, yes, I LOVE trying to find ways to use my dies in many ways...and this was brilliant!! Both cards are lovely, the first so elegant and the second so "happy"!!!

Jenny Alia said...

Lovely cards, I especially love the WOW one. Thanks for the inspiration, I think I now NEED that die!

Dee said...

great cards. i really need to dust off my cutting machine. thanks for the inspiration.

Nana Griffin said...

Love your white on white card. Great job!

Doudou said...

Beautiful card

Unknown said...

Great uses of this die!! Lovely cards!!!

Shona said...

This die is a favourite of mine and I love seeing it used different ways. The all white card is fabulous!

Sue D said...

Very elegant in white metallic and fun with the neon colors.

Shirl said...

I really liked both cards. Like the idea of building up the sentiment. Elegant looking. But the color was great, too.

Katie said...

Very pretty card, love the dimension! And your second card is wonderful too! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.